Harris reportedly crashed the 1992 Ford van he was driving after trying to pass another vehicle on a blind curve near Beryl Way in Clearlake Oaks about 5:50 p.m. Thursday. He lost control of the van and slid sideways into a tree, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Dave Stark stated.

The only occupant, Harris was not wearing a seat belt. His unsafe speed and decision to pass were also factors in the fatal wreck, according to Stark.

Harris was the third person killed on a Lake County highway in January.

Jeremy Walsh is a staff reporter for Lake County Publishing. Reach him at 263-5636, ext. 37 or jwalsh@record-bee.com. Follow him on Twitter, @JeremyDWalsh.